Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
feddeana
ID:
1411430

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harms) Seigler & Ebinger

Source:
ipni

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Novon25: 200 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423895

Common Names

  • Pseudosenegalia feddeana
  • Feddes Pseudosenegalia
  • Feddeana Pseudosenegalia

Searching for Pseudosenegalia feddeana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Pseudosenegalia feddeana (also called Prickly-broom, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 12 meters tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in tropical dry forests, tropical moist forests, and tropical dry shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudosenegalia feddeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pseudosenegalia feddeana is a small, white to yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

Searching for Pseudosenegalia feddeana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudosenegalia feddeana is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a hedge or in a container.

Where to Find Pseudosenegalia feddeana

Pseudosenegalia feddeana is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America. It can be found in the wild in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Pseudosenegalia feddeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudosenegalia feddeana?

Pseudosenegalia feddeana

What is the common name of Pseudosenegalia feddeana?

Fedde's Pseudosenegalia

Where is Pseudosenegalia feddeana native to?

South America

Species in the Pseudosenegalia genus

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
David Stanley Seigler (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seigler' in the authors string.
John Edwin Ebinger (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ebinger' in the authors string.